In Part 1, I introduced a rural harvest festival held among the rice fields of Myoryang, a small countryside community in Yeonggwang, South Korea. But the landscape, the pungmul music, and the tractors were only part of the story. What made this festival special was the people. Elementary school children, parents, local residents, and elderly … 더 읽기
Autumn is one of the most important seasons in rural Korea. Rice fields that were green throughout the summer gradually turn golden, harvesting machines begin appearing beside country roads, and farming villages prepare for the rice harvest. But harvest season is not only about work. On September 19, 2026, an autumn harvest festival was held … 더 읽기
When people imagine rural Korea, they usually picture rice fields, mountains, old houses, and quiet village roads. Those are certainly part of the countryside. But rural life is not only about the landscape. People also need places where they can meet, learn, organize activities, and stay connected with their community. In Myoryang-myeon, a rural area … 더 읽기